About

Paul is a Teacher Educator leading on primary Research and Professional studies modules for both undergraduate and postgraduate primary teaching courses leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at the University of Wolverhampton.

Paul’s research interests have focused on reading acquisition, primary language learning and philosophy for children. He has previously been co-ordinator for a programme of exchange placements for primary teacher education students from Belgium and Spain and speaks several languages. He taught in international education for five years in Italy and Greece.

Paul has published chapters in several books and has presented papers at national and international conferences and recently completed a scoping exercise for a national media organisation focussed on early reading.

Prior to becoming a senior lecturer, Paul taught in primary schools in London, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire where he was a primary teacher and head teacher. He has extensive experience of teaching across different age ranges.

Qualifications

M.A. in Education, with distinction (2011) University of Wolverhampton

The Mill and Engine House at Warwick Castle: a booklet of curriculum related resources and worksheets for primary teachers, published by Tussauds’ Group, London, 2002 (with Neville Brody & Katherine Clements).

Conference Presentations:

Gurton P. (2011) Developing Sustainable Landscapes: A Mid-Point Evaluation of a Regio Comenius Project to Develop the Use of Outdoor Learning in Primary and Special Education in Schools in Walsall, West Midlands, UK and Kefalonia, Greece. Paper presented at ATINER (Athes Institute for Education & Research) 2011, Athens.

Gurton, P. & Wallis, T. (2010) The Dual Carriageway: an efficacious model for working with teacher trainees and mentors on new initiatives. Paper presented to the 1st TEAN (Teacher Education Advancement Network) Conference, Glasgow Caledonian University

Gurton P., Lambert, M. & Ahir B. (2009) ‘Marking by numbers’ – a reflection on the practice of ‘blind marking’ in an undergraduate HE module. Paper presented at University of Wolverhampton, School of Education Research Conference.

Gurton P. & Mycroft L. (2008) ‘Learning and Assessment through Individual Learning Journals’. Paper presented at Assessment in HE Conference, University of Cumbria.

Gurton P. (2007) ‘Researching or reflecting?’ – using classroom based research as a focus for professional development of trainee teachers. Paper presented at University of Wolverhampton, School of Education Research Conference.